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  • The world is changing, but utilities and regulators are not

    The world is changing, but utilities and regulators are not

    Head of big New Zealand network operator Vector says utilities and regulatory efforts to protect incumbent business from change is an exercise in futility.
    Giles Parkinson
    Sep 10, 2015
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  • Distributors’ broad brush unfair to businesses

    Distributors’ broad brush unfair to businesses

    Measures distributors are taking under the auspices of ‘cost reflective pricing’ fall way short of the mark, and open the door to future legal challenges.
    Rob Campbell
    Aug 7, 2015
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  • Networks propose compulsory fees for all – to stop grid defections

    Networks propose compulsory fees for all – to stop grid defections

    Networks seek to protect revenues by charging all households for grid connection – whether they use it or not – and to charge fees to customers who choose to use solar and storage and leave the grid. But even networks concede this is futile. What they really want is tax changes.
    Giles Parkinson
    Aug 5, 2015
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  • Network charges may penalise uptake of battery storage, as well as PV

    Network charges may penalise uptake of battery storage, as well as PV

    Australian networks are also penalising solar households, now it looks like they will do the same with those that add battery storage.
    Giles Parkinson
    Jul 7, 2015
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  • Solar industry says networks not adapting quick enough

    Solar industry says networks not adapting quick enough

    Solar industry says networks can see change coming – in the form of more onsite solar generation, battery storage, EVs and smart technology – but are not adapting quickly enough. They still want to lock in old business models, and load costs on to consumers.
    Giles Parkinson
    Feb 3, 2015
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  • Solar pays its way on networks. It’s no free rider

    Solar pays its way on networks. It’s no free rider

    Research shows rooftop solar exports are higher than most estimates, which means most systems are paying network fees for well over half their generation.
    Warwick Johnston
    Jul 23, 2014
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